A study by the Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, recently opened a door of possibility by showing that fungi can be used to enhance the flavor of coffee. A research team led by Qiu Minghua established a microbial repository containing 655 endophytic fungal strains from five Yunnan Arabica cultivars across three maturity stages and selected six representative strains that could make coffee more flavorful.

An international research team led by Chinese scientists has discovered new evidence about Type II-P supernovae, suggesting that some of these stellar explosions may originate from merged binary stars. The study, involving researchers from China, Greece, the United Kingdom, the United States, Ireland, and Switzerland, was recently published in the journal Science Bulletin.

Scientists announced the discovery of a new heavy, proton-like particle in experiments with the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world's most powerful particle accelerator, at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) on Tuesday. The achievement was led by Professor He Jibo and his research team from the School of Physical Sciences at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Recently, the international collaboration team of the Dark Matter Particle Explorer satellite, "Wukong," utilized eight years of observational data to precisely measure eight Forbush decrease events involving electrons and positrons. For the first time, the study revealed the behavioral characteristics of electron and positron fluxes during both the decline and recovery phases as well as their correlation with the physical parameters of CMEs responsible for the Forbush decreases.

A Chinese research team has developed a novel magnetic fluid material and proposed a liquid-based technical system for left atrial appendage occlusion of the heart. They address the core challenges in left atrial appendage thrombus therapy for the first time, marking a transition of left atrial appendage occlusion technology from "solid adaptation" to a new stage of "complete fluidic sealing."

Chinese researchers have achieved a medical breakthrough by using endoderm stem cell-derived islet-like tissues (E-islet) to restore pancreatic islet function in patients with diabetes, potentially offering a new therapeutic option for millions worldwide. This innovative therapy showcases the potential efficacy of such approaches in addressing this severe chronic condition, which traditionally necessitates lifelong insulin injections.

Chinese researchers have provided key in-situ evidence that advances understanding of hydrological interactions in marginal permafrost regions, according to the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources (NIEER) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Chinese scientists recently provided a new perspective on the origin of the asteroid 2016HO3 -- the target of the country's first asteroid sample-return mission, Tianwen-2, according to the Purple Mountain Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

A research team using the Tibet ASγ experiment in Xizang has for the first time detected small-scale magnetic turbulence in the Milky Way. Published in Science Advances, the research studied the Geminga pulsar, finding electrons accelerated up to about 100 TeV and cosmic-ray diffusion slowed to 1% of the galactic average, advancing understanding of cosmic-ray propagation.

The rise of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and energy storage systems has led to a growing number of retired batteries, posing a significant challenge for sustainable energy development. Chinese scientists have introduced a green recycling strategy that extracts lithium with more than 95 percent efficiency under mild conditions.

During the ongoing "two sessions," the annual meetings of China's top legislature and top political advisory body, several scientists have shared exciting updates about the country's major science and technology infrastructure projects. These facilities, which include massive telescopes and deep underground laboratories, are entering a new phase of development during the country's 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).

Chinese scientists have shared new insight regarding human-wildlife conflict resolution by establishing a temporal livestock management strategy, according to the Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology (NWIPB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Published in the journal Integrative Zoology, the study sheds light on the common global challenge of ensuring both sustainable development and biodiversity protection, the institute said.

Researchers have developed a dual-functional cell engager that combines cell bridging and targeted chemotherapeutic delivery to improve chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR T) cell therapy for relapsed and refractory leukemias.

A team of Chinese scientists has unveiled a high-resolution atlas detailing the global distribution of lunar surface chemistry, a significant advance that fills a critical data gap in the geological study of the moon's far side.

Researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China have achieved a major breakthrough in optical clock technology, developing a strontium optical lattice clock with stability and uncertainty both surpassing the 10⁻¹⁹ level, meaning the clock would lose or gain less than one second over roughly 30 billion years.

A Chinese research team has developed a highly efficient flexible thermoelectric polymer material, providing critical support for future technologies such as wearable devices, adhesive refrigeration, and Internet of Things sensors, according to a study published Friday in the journal Science.

Chinese scientists have developed a high-precision three-dimensional (3D) face database and achieved a breakthrough in personalized modeling, which will strongly support more natural human-computer interaction.

Fossils of two fish from over 400 million years ago -- one a tiny streamlined creature, the other a giant among vertebrates of its time with bizarre teeth -- have been discovered in China, filling a critical gap in the evolutionary journey "from fish to human." A research team from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has achieved these two key discoveries after more than a decade of fieldwork and laboratory research.